The MD Specialist drives store profitability and product performance by combining data-driven store analysis with strategic inventory management. Acts as a key liaison between store managers and the supply chain team to optimize product assortments, pricing, displays, and promotional events. Store Sales Supervision • Review weekly sale performance of stores • Suggest to order and restock missing/shortage items • Suggest markdowns, price changes, or clear outs on slow moving items • Suggest sale items and main display items to maximize sales of various categories • Promote new items suggested by SCM team Store Operation Supervision • Maintain store quality results by enforcing HQ standards • Rotate sale items by best-selling items to provide fresh atmosphere • Liaise between store and HQ with ad hoc issues • Conduct store quality to fullfill customer’s need (Better condition, More Varities, Reasonable Price) • Support store managers with store analysis on operations and efficiency Customer Relationship Management • Act as a communicator between Stores and the HQ by addressing customer issues • Conduct store analysis to better consult store managers on the store's fortes and weaknesses • Review marketability of new items suggested by SCM team and provide feedback to improve SCM buyer's purchasing decisions • Review and Feedback on special events and promotions Continuous Improvement Project • Trend Analysis and identify areas of improvement • Support and participate in assigned continuous Improvement projects Experiences and Requirement • Proven 3+ years of work experience in Grocery is preferred • 3+ years of experience as a Merchandiser or Sales representative • General office work skill (Excel, Power point) • Strong Understanding of grocery retail operations • Understanding of Supply Chain Management and Logistics preferred Experience Benefits: • Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) • 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match • Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) • BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage) • Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays • Celebration & Condolence Benefits • Holiday Gift certificates • FSA (Flexible Spending Account) • DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) • HSA (Health Savings Accounts) per company policy • Relocation Assistance* • Employee Discount Program (5%) * Upon Qualification ** All benefits are based on the company policy Work Hours: • MON-FRI, 8:00am to 6:00pm (45 hours per week) Work Location : • 801 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, 60714 Annual Salary: • $55,000 ~ $70,000 FLSA Non Exempt *Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.